‘Daily Show’ Nails Bush’s ‘Generals’ Excuse
When the president is asked why he refuses to change strategies in Iraq, he often says: "I listen to our generals." On Thursday's "Daily Show," Jon Stewart ripped apart that statement with a series of clips that showed top brass criticizing the war and the administration.When the president is asked why he refuses to change strategies in Iraq, he often says: “I listen to our generals.” On Thursday’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart ripped apart that statement with a series of clips that showed top brass criticizing the war and the administration.
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